by Dr. Veronica | Nov 11, 2016 | ARTICLES, Fitness, Heart Health, women and heart disease
The American Heart Association expressed a statement recommending a “zero tolerance” approach for children’s exposure to secondhand smoke. Dr. Geetha Raghuveer, pediatric cardiologist and statement panel chair, stated in an AHA news release, “Parents should consider...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 9, 2016 | ARTICLES, Names and self-identity, Uncategorized, Weight Management and Nutrition
A new study suggests hanging out with thinner people to lose more weight. In a survey of more than 9,300 Americans from the ages 18-65, overweight individuals who want to lose weight are less likely to make weight loss progress if they only spend time with other obese...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 5, 2016 | ARTICLES, Sex Talk and Relationships, Sexuality and your Health
According to U.S. health officials, Zika virus can be spread sexually even when your partner has no symptoms or any signs of infection. Unfortunately, a woman from Maryland who has not traveled to an active Zika area was diagnosed with the virus last June. Apparently,...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 3, 2016 | ARTICLES, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness, Weight Management and Nutrition
Parents and doctors should encourage healthy living on overweight teenagers instead of looking at their weight, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP recommends adults should steer clear from weight talk, and help kids have a healthy and...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 2, 2016 | ARTICLES, Self Esteem, Depression, Spirituality and Wellbeing
Has your life become too congested? Are you too busy to do things that matter to you the most? Do you still have time for the most important people in your life? Do you feel lost? Is everything too complicated for you to handle? Sometimes people tend to procrastinate...